Interviews

American freestyle skiing star Nick Page joins Off The Podium to talk about his rapid rise through moguls, from being inspired by Vancouver 2010 to becoming the youngest ever NorAm Cup winner and a two-time Olympian. Nick opens up about the idol who became his coach, his top ten Olympic finishes, what it was like beating the GOAT, his home Olympics ambitions and a memorable meeting with a former IOC President.

Australian broadcaster Emma Freedman joins us on Off The Podium to share her experiences covering the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympics! We discover how an unexpected call landed her a role on Channel Seven's Tokyo coverage, why she watched the Games differently growing up and which Sydney 2000 star she idolised. Plus, Emma reveals the Olympic superstar she spent an hour with, what it was like working alongside Matt Shirvington and some brilliant Bruce McAvaney stories. It

Australian Olympic short track speed skater Brendan Corey joins us on Off The Podium to relive Beijing 2022 and his journey from Canada to the green and gold! We discover how he rose through the ranks in Canada, why he chose to represent Australia and how his teammates helped him avoid missing Beijing's Opening Ceremony. Plus, Brendan reveals why a legendary Canadian-born Australian Winter Olympian could inspire him towards gold in Milan 2026. It's a fun chat packed with Olym

Australian sports journalist and Olympics researcher Marnie Vinall returns to Off The Podium to share the story behind her media career! We discover how a friend's conversation set her on an unexpected path, the challenges she's faced as a woman in sports media and what needs to change. Plus, Marnie talks about her love of the Olympics, listening to K-pop with Ian Thorpe and why Bruce McAvaney is every bit as amazing in person. It's a fun, insightful chat you won't want to mi

Canadian Olympic track cycling medallists Lauriane Genest and Kelsey Mitchell join us on Off The Podium for a double dose of Tokyo 2020 stories! We discover how they met at an RBC Training Ground event when neither had even considered cycling, then went on to win medals at the Olympics. They reveal what it was like competing against each other and in separate events in Tokyo, plus which other sports they've tried since.

Australian Olympic moguls skier Sophie Ash joins us on Off The Podium to reflect on her Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics experience! We discover how her family's skiing history led her to moguls and what it was like competing at the Games during the pandemic. Sophie also shares the story behind her award-winning moguls film and artwork, weighs in on the possibility of a second Olympic moguls event and reveals who she'd choose for an Australian team competition. A great chat!

Australian Olympic curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt return to Off The Podium to relive their Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics adventure! We trace the emotional rollercoaster from qualification to the chaos of positive and negative COVID tests, discover when they finally felt like Olympians and what it meant to see Australia fall in love with curling. Plus, we get the story behind a Swedish rival and their love of Bing Dwen Dwen and burritos. It's a reunion full of Olympic memor

Australian Olympic short track speed skating legend Steven Bradbury joins us on Off The Podium to revisit his unforgettable Salt Lake City gold medal! Steve opens up about the tough times that tested his motivation, why he committed to one last Olympics and the fun story from THAT famous race he was glad never made it to TV. Plus, did he consider another four years, who does he rate as the greatest short track skater of all time, and what's the story behind his beer? An epic

Two-time Olympic athletics medallist Sally Pearson joins us on Off The Podium to relive her incredible hurdling career and London Olympic gold! We discover why she switched to hurdles as a youngster, why she didn't take the event seriously at first and the story behind THAT Beijing Olympics interview. Sally also reveals how the pressure heading into London helped her triumph, how she thinks she'd have fared at Rio and Tokyo, and which other Olympic sport she could still try.

Two-time Australian Olympic swimmer and gold medallist Mack Horton joins us on Off The Podium to relive his career and Olympic triumphs! Mack reveals why swimming was his one true sport growing up, how a chance meeting with an Aussie swimming legend helped spark his Olympic dreams and why the history of one event inspired him even more. Plus, we get into his love of hummus and whether seeing his beloved Melbourne Demons win a premiership could ever match winning Olympic gold.

Canadian Olympic rugby sevens player Andrew Coe joins us on Off The Podium to share his journey from soccer to rugby and the Olympic Games! We discover what rugby was like growing up in Canada, what it feels like to face the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup and how that experience compares with competing at the Olympics. Andrew also opens up about his emotional Olympic journey and reveals why he's a little obsessed with Starbucks. It's a fascinating chat you won't want to miss

Two-time Canadian Olympic swimming medallist Kayla Sanchez joins us on Off The Podium to relive her journey to Tokyo 2020! We discover why she made the switch to competitive swimming, which other Olympic sport nearly won her over and how joining Canada's squad after Rio 2016 inspired her as a young athlete. Kayla also shares what it was like being surrounded by Olympians, her experiences at the Tokyo Games and the thrill of becoming an ISL champion. Dive in for a fun and fasc

Two-time Australian Olympic javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber joins us on Off The Podium to talk about her career and why she absolutely loves her sport! We discover how she found javelin, why making her first Australian team felt like 'business' and how disappointment at Rio 2016 fuelled her later success. Plus, Kelsey-Lee reveals why a t-shirt empire might be on the cards and shows why she could be one of our most passionate guests yet. It's a chat that throws plenty your w

With Beijing 2022 just hours away, America's most decorated Winter Olympian, short track legend Apolo Ohno, joins us on Off The Podium! Apolo discusses his new book and why he wrote it, relives THAT Salt Lake City 2002 race that gave Steven Bradbury Australia's first Winter Olympic gold, and reflects on the moment 20 years later. We also talk about the USA's 16-year short track gold medal drought and whether his blood really is deadly if it touches the ground in Tasmania. An

Australian cross-country skier Casey Wright joins us on Off The Podium ahead of her second Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022! We discover how she found her way into the sport, which other sports could've seen her represent Australia and the gruelling training needed to compete. Casey also breaks down the different cross-country skiing styles, explains why we should keep an eye on the Norwegians and reveals whether another country could be in her Olympic future. It's a fascinati

Australian skeleton racer Nick Timmings joins us on Off The Podium ahead of his Olympic debut at Beijing 2022! We discover how his first ride on a sled sparked an adrenaline addiction, the unusual training needed to compete at the top and why he favours certain tracks around the world. Plus, Nick reveals his love of collecting an iconic video game console, why Baby Yoda would be his desert island companion and how penguins might end up on his Olympic sled. It's a fun ride int

Australian bobsledder Kiara Reddingius joins us on Off The Podium to share her journey from the middle of Western Australia towards the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics! We find out how two former guests recruited her into bobsled and how missing the 2018 Commonwealth Games in another sport fuelled her Olympic ambitions. Plus, Kiara reveals why watching Friends is a source of inspiration and the unusual song that gets her pumped up. It's a fascinating story of setbacks, determina

Two-time Australian Olympic luger Alex Ferlazzo joins us on Off The Podium ahead of Beijing 2022 to talk about his third Winter Olympics! Alex reveals how he first got into luge, why he took to it so quickly and what has him excited about Beijing's new track. We also uncover the nickname he earned through his close bond with the Canadian team and why doubles luge deserves a whole lot more love. It's a fun chat that'll get you ready for the Games!

Australia's first Winter Youth Olympic gold medallist, snowboard cross star Josie Baff, joins us on Off The Podium ahead of Beijing 2022! We find out how she balanced ski racing and snowboarding as a junior, where her lifelong Olympic dreams began and what it means to have made Australian Winter Youth Olympic history. Plus, Josie reveals the TV show she's not ashamed to love and the fashion item she's desperate to see catch on. It's a fun chat that'll have you ready for the W

Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate joins us on Off The Podium ahead of Beijing 2022 to talk about her love of flying through the air! Abi reveals how she got hooked on ski jumping and why competing in Europe meant swapping a typical high school experience for something a little different. We also discover why she's tempted to help launch a ski jumping program in Australia and how a volleyball and soccer ball come in handy in her sport. It's a fun and fascinating chat!